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Catalina Island · USA · 33.34, -118.33

Avalon, the center of Santa Catalina Island off California, is a small resort town where golf carts come and go. Its clear waters are popular for snorkeling and glass-bottom boat tours.

Port highlights

About 4,000 (the city of Avalon)
Population
A Mediterranean climate, warm and dry year-round.
Climate
English
Language
US dollar (USD)
Currency
May to October
Best time to visit
Local food

Seafood, Californian cuisine, buffalo burgers

Sights
Casino BuildingAvalon BaySnorkeling spot (Lover's Cove)Bison (buffalo) tourGlass-bottom boat tour
Monthly average high / low temperatures
18°
10°Jan
17°
11°Feb
18°
12°Mar
19°
13°Apr
19°
15°May
20°
16°Jun
22°
18°Jul
23°
19°Aug
23°
18°Sep
23°
16°Oct
20°
13°Nov
18°
10°Dec

Unit: °C · NOAA climate normals · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: NEWPORT BEACH HARBOR · about 50.7 km from port · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Much more expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)200 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is much more expensive.

$3.50
Water 500 ml
$6.00
Coffee
$14.95
Inexpensive meal
$8.00
Local beer
$6.22
Big Mac

Prices from nearby Los Angeles (about 45 km away). Actual prices here may be higher, as this is a tourist destination. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Prices in tourist areas may be higher. · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

LGB
Nearest airport
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Airport to port (approx.)
C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

No itineraries listed yet.

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Avalon, California” (CC BY-SA 4.0)